Can Love Triumph?Emily Hoag has been painfully hurt by life, but that hasn’t stopped her from trying to build a new one back in the United States. When Navy SEAL, Wyatt Leeds sets his sites on this brave and beautiful woman, she begins to think that she might finally be able to build a future for herself.Wyatt is convinced that Emily is the woman he has been searching for, now he just has to … searching for, now he just has to convince her. But before he can, Emily’s young sister is embroiled in a terrorist plot in the Middle East, and Emily begs him to help her.
As Wyatt works with his teammate to keep Carly alive, a threat from his past lands at Emily’s feet back in the States. Will Wyatt be able to return in time to make sure that those he loves are safe? Can Wyatt be Emily’s loving hero?
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This one is an emotional story, tugging your heartstrings from more than one story. Her history and his siblings, both have baggage. Time and patience and a lot of sensitive loving will give these characters a chance at love. A story of hope, I loved it.
The 8th book of the series is Wyatt and Emily’s story. I absolutely loved it! As always Caitlyn’s books are great, but this one hit it out of the ballpark. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.
This is another wonderful book in the series. Emily has been through a horrible trauma of being raped and Wyatt has his own pain. They find each other in this wonderful dramatic romance. Caitlyn O’Leary has written another winner.
ARC for honest review with no compensation 4.5 stars
Her Loving Hero book 8 in the Black Dawn series by Caitlyn O’Leary and another awesome, emotional book!
Emily had a horrific thing happen to to her overseas and was rescued by Wyatt and his Navy Seals. Now back in the states, Wyatt is trying to help Emily come to grips with what happened her and find a way to moved forward with her life. While she is in the states the rest of her family is still overseas and now hearing about the unrest she is depending on Wyatt to help bring her family back home. In the mean time Wyatt has kept his own life close to his chest, until he gets words that his brother was in an accident…
What comes next for these two will keep you wanting to turn the pages to find out what happens next .. sleep might be overrated!!!
There are many stories that touch on sensitive subjects and pull at our heart strings, but an author that consistently writes with such deep understanding, while ensuring that her primary character is never portrayed as broken or a damaged, is expectational. I’m once again in awe of Ms O’Leary’s aptitude for “telling it like it is” and getting to the heart of a traumatic event, while capturing the essence of turmoil and fear suffered by the abused, and the unwavering love and commitment of the man determined to never push her boundaries or ever let her down.
When a woman says, “I’m a lost cause, a weak mess, scared and scarred and I have panic attacks; so you better be listening to me Buddy cause you’re setting yourself up for heartbreak”, you have to feel an unbridled respect for the courage and fortitude she doesn’t even realise she has. And nothing is as downright sexy as a man who would give his life to remove her suffering, uses humour and steadfast devotion, and highlights her persistence and strength to gradually ease her pain.
Emily and Wyatt are two emotionally scarred individuals who have come together at a time less than perfect, but who need the inner strength and courage they both embody to heal the wounds that cruelty and malice have inflicted on their lives. SEAL’s are men of fortitude, logic and determination, but Wyatt is also a man with a gentle and tender heart and a saviour at his very core. His love of family and his devotion to Emily are just some of the characteristics that make him one of my favourite warriors.
In some ways this tory seemed more sedate than others by Ms O’Leary, but what captured my heart was the depth of love, patience and determination both Emily and Wyatt showed during their goals to save their families, and each other. As always, I’m looking forward to what the author has in store for us in her next outing, so Kane better beware.
This was a great story with Wyatt and Emily. Emily really had a lot to overcome and Wyatt was so patient and caring! Loved this couple and their interactions. We also got to learn more about Wyatt and his background. Some action and lots of romance. Loved it!!! These SEALS are the best!
Another winning story by Caitlyn O’Leary! This story about Wyatt and
Emily’s friendship and how they each deal with Emily’s haunting and
tragic assault. Wyatt realizes he will wait, however long it takes
for Emily to reach the point in their friendship that will allow them
to move into a deeper relationship. Emily suffers from PTSD due to
her being violated in the worst way. She deems herself unworthy,
unclean, not pure enough and fears she will never have her HEA. Wyatt
and a friend rush over to Oman (where Emily’s father is the
Ambassador, her mother and 2 sisters still live) to rescue her sister
and two friends from playing spy so they can try to uncover sinister
threats. Needless to say, there is action, mystery, family dynamics
on both Wyatt’s and Emily’s sides of their family, but there is also
pure heart-felt magic between these two people. Wyatt believes Emily
is pure, worthy and strong, even though Emily doesn’t see that in
herself. Wyatt’s 3 younger brothers, whom he hasn’t had any contact
with for several years, eventually show up to add more suspense and
action in the story. Wyatt’s love for Emily is strong, committed and
patient, thus allowing Emily to understand that he has her back no
matter what. I won’t say anymore, except I highly recommend this
book! Read this exciting and loving story for yourself.
Wyatt and Emily’s romance is heartachingly beautiful. I enjoyed this book with its entertaining storyline and deep emotion. Danger, drama, action and suspense are balanced out with sweetness, tenderness, passion and romance.
A wonderfully written story from an awesome author. Emily and Wyatt are meant to be together. They each have been hurt in the past, but they are a comfort for each other to get past their hurt.
Wyatt and Emily have both been through so much in their lives. He keeps his secrets while knowing all of hers. Things get complicated pretty quickly but luckily Wyatt is there to help her out, then she gets to return the favor.
These two are so special and loving after all they have been through. I really wanted to beat up both is step dad and her mother for their callous attitudes. I really hope that we get to see more of Wyatt, Emily and all their siblings in the future.
This stand alone book is a touching story, at times heartbreaking but also heartwarming of two individuals who met at the lowest point of Emily’s life. Wyatt was one of the SEALs who rescued her in the Middle East.
Back in the USA they have become friends, but Emily is still fragile and suffering from PTSD, panic attacks, and avoiding getting close to anyone, especially men.
Wyatt will fo anything for her, and when she needs him, he doesn’t hesitate.
In addition to the main plot we also get a glimpse of Wyatt’s childhood.
It’s a story filled hope, overcoming a past, family and love.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Ah, this was such an uplifting, sweet, slow burn read. Wyatt and Emily are two traumatized people who desperately need each other. Gently, tenderly and oh so carefully, the delectable Wyatt works his magic on Emily. And Emily, responds like a delicate flower that has been bent, but not broken. As she then, oh so slowly heals, she works her own magic on Wyatt and helps him to deal with his pain and family. Throw in some regular Seal business and the result is an unbelievably incredible and enjoyable story that hits the reader on so many levels.
I volunteered to review an arc of this book, and I am so glad that I did. Of course I had to purchase it. The story was so well- written and full of her usual compelling characters. Caitlyn O’Leary has written another fabulous addition to her Black Dawn series. I definitely, positively recommend it to any romance reader.
I absolutely loved this book. There isn’t a single thing about it that I didn’t like.
Emily had a very traumatic thing happen to her and you see her throughout the book trying to deal with it. There are things she is successful at and there are others that she thinks is a lost cause. Coming back from something like that is going to be hard on anyone’s self esteem and impact future relationships romantic or not.
Wyatt was the perfect protector. He was patient and kind and didn’t push. He knew what had happened to her and didn’t see her as anything less than amazing. He just needed the time and space to make her understand this. I loved how he was aware of her feelings and observed things that I don’t think the average person would have seen.
I loved that he didn’t rush the intimate part of their relationship. The basic and smallest forms was enough for him until she was ready. This just spoke the the kind of man he was.
Get ready for the ULTIMATE romantic, sweet, patient read yet from Caitlyn O’Leary! I LOOOOOOVED Wyatt y’all! He is patient, extremely caring, protective, gorgeous and super smart. He had my heart melting. And Emily…she is a special heroine who I absolutely adored! Beautiful, brave and strong she was the perfect match to Wyatt.
Wyatt and Emily made such a beautiful and inspirational couple. They brought fun and romance into the story along with some perfect tension. And if you like a great suspense with danger and action, you will also enjoy this book! There was the PERFECT mix of suspense and romance that was IMPOSSIBLE not to love. This is one of my favorite series and I can’t wait to see what else Miss O’Leary will bring to us next!
Her Loving Hero gets a DELIGHTFULLY SWEET FIVE ROMANTIC STARS!
ONE EXTREMELY EXCITING TREAT!!!
OH MY! Going up in flames. This is one non-stop, action packed, fast paced, page flipping thrill that grabs your attention and holds it from start to finish. All the drama, uncertainty, danger and suspense make for one nailbiting experience. A multitude of unexpected events and surprising mishaps propel all of your emotions bursting forward in this fascinating storyline and intriguing plot. Twists and turns, ups and downs, along with a few bumps and bruises bring this baby together smoothly. The characters are authentic, relatable and realistic with such depth and qualities that play off one another flawlessly. The scenes are written with such realism it catapults this baby to life delightfully. Amazing job Caitlyn, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
This book was absolutely amazing and my favorite in the series. Just loved Wyatt and Emily. As you are reading the words, you feel his patience and love for Emily as she learns to live with the horrors of her past. It’s understandable that Emily has trust issues and panic attacks, but he doesn’t let that get in the way and shows her how strong she really is. A beautiful book in my opinion.
Eighth book in this series and believe me this one is totally different While there is still suspense and drama and action for the seal teams this book is much more emotional as it handles repercussions of actions that affect Emily’s future Don’t get me wrong this in no way affect that the book is a brilliant red it is jut different to what you would normally expect from Caitlyn’s books
This is Emily and Wyatt’s story. Emily was rescued by the Black Dawn Seal team after she was kidnapped and raped in Saudi Arabia she is now in the USA while her family is still in Oman The reason that she was in Saudi Arabia was that her father pushed her to tutor the children of the prince He will do anything to forward his own interest even at the expense of his family and his wife isn’t much better loving the world of been Ambassador’s wife even if she neglects her daughters in the process. Wyatt was injured during the rescue mission so she never met him only heard his voice as he fed intel to the team This makes her feel safer with him she hasn’t faced the team since they rescued her. Wyatt is totally smitten with Emily and after each member of his team talk to him about hurting Emily they realise he is in for the long haul Will she be able to get over her fear will she succumb to Wyatt’s slow seduction will she get over her fear of the team You need to read to see. Meanwhile her sisters and their friends are proving adept at getting information about terrorists in Oman and there information will give the Seal team there latest case but will they be able to convince everyone there is danger.
Emily has survived something no woman should. But Wyatt sees strength where Emily sees on pain and weakness. But when her family needs her can Emily find the strength necessary for their safety?
I really enjoyed meeting Emily and Wyatt. Emily is slowly crawling out of despair and pain. She is learning to live again even if she struggles to trust. I love that even though Wyatt knows her past he sees the strong woman Emily has become. He sees the fight she has made to normalize her life even as she struggles to see her progress. I love seeing Emily and Wyatt journey toward a happily ever after. Wyatt sees his future in Emily where Emily sees her pain. Can he show Emily that he is in it for the long haul?
This story is sweeter than Ms. O’Leary’s past work. But it is well written and full of emotion. We see Emily’s fight and Wyatt’s patience. We see their loyalty to friends and family. We see their growing loyalty to each other. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to more from Ms. O’Leary in the future.
Wyatt wasn’t present for Emily’s rescue. His SEAL team removed her from terrorist rapists. Wyatt did hear the entire ordeal over the coms. Now they worked together with teens at the Y. They were friends even though she was still recovering. He knew it and was careful not to make her fear him.
She wouldn’t talk about it.
He knew all about hiding secrets. He didn’t share either. Could they possibly find a life with their pasts in their now and secret? When a serious situation with her family comes up Wyatt may be the only one who can help.
Danger, secrets, tenderness, and understanding make these two a couple impossible not to love and cheer for their HEA.
In this book Caitlyn gives the aftermath of how not just soldiers but also regular civilians can also be going through the same as seeing awful things that others can do to innocent people. The way life can never be the same as before they have been put through the hell they lived.
In this the newest Black Dawn book, we have Emily, a daughter to a United States Ambassador living in Oman, who was a interpreter and teacher to a Prince of the country that was rescued by Wyatt and the Black Dawn team trying to get her life back together. Even though Wyatt was technically not there at the mission saving Emily he was talking to her and helping her.
When back in the states Emily try’s hard to pull together her life but still is going through spots of flashbacks, of not liking to be followed, of being touched, or even letting anyone in her space. Working part time at a bookstore and helping at a shelter is slowly helping her get through the day. Meanwhile, Wyatt gets with her to help when he starts to fall for her but even though he gets Emily to talk he isn’t giving of himself by not sharing his background.
Things get out of hand with one of Emily’s sister and her 2 friends and their brother overseas which has Emily scared for their lives. And of course in comes Wyatt and Kane to help keep the ” All mighty band of Power Rangers” safe.
Then it seems Wyatt’s past comes knocking and Emily gets to help Wyatt with the Black Dawn team and their ladies.
I loved this book as much as I have the rest of Caitlyn’s books you just can’t get enough of her seals. Wyatt with his love growing for Emily making him take his time with her and showing her that she is still beautiful and wonderful and wanting to give her everything possible and Emily has your heart going to her for all the pain that she will have for the rest of her life but Wyatt and the Black Dawn team will always have her back.
This book will pull you backwards and forwards with emotions so know that Caitlyn always brings the best out for her seals and their ladies…